Add 63/8 and 15/45
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 15/45
63/8 + 15/45 is 197/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/360 + 120/360 = 2835 + 120/360 = 2955/360 - 2955/360 simplified gives 197/24
- So, 63/8 + 15/45 = 197/24
In mixed form: 85/24
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